Assembly New York Spring/Summer 2013: White Africa
Assembly New York’s White Africa SS13 Collection is a synergistic exploration of contrast, a beautiful balance of tension between native cultures and our modern civilization. It presents a beautiful integration of a simple earthy aesthetic and futuristic imperialist institution. The collection is an elegant merge of the indigenous and modern…
Costello Tagliapietra Spring/Summer 2013: Masters of the Slinky Dress
The lights went out and sounds from NYC-based DJ The Misshapes filled the air. All that could be seen were scores of iPhones illuminating Milk Studios before the Costello Tagliapietra Spring/Summer 2013 presentation at New York Fashion Week. Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra sent models down the runway draped, tied and wrapped in their…
Organic by John Patrick's Urban Commune: S/S 2013 at New York Fashion Week
John Patrick’s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation at New York Fashion Week this morning was more than just a runway show; it was a statement. He called it “unplugged and authentic” and those weren’t just buzzwords. Just moments before the show began, the large airy midtown space was lightened up via a…
Suzanne Rae at NYFW: A Heightened Consciousness
Suzanne Rae has been creating some pretty glorious eco fashions for a few seasons now, and we can’t seem to stop writing about her: See last year’s F/W collection here Check out the Eco Chick exclusive photo shoot featuring her designs here Watch her gorgeous S/S 12 video by Alexandra…
Gretchen Jones at NYFW: Geologically Inspired
Gretchen Jones never fails to impress – her design aesthetic moves beyond her clothes and into her always thought-provoking presentations. Obsidian Gown. This season’s theme was deserts, geodes and crystals. With pieces named after minerals, and the floor designed with a hand-lain sand mandala, the impression was one of old…
Sustainable Style Makeover: African-Inspired Graphic Prints
Style story: Why does this winter feel so long…? We are ready for the fresh bright prints of spring- and in many combinations. Get ready to play with different patterns and strike a careful balance of contrast and compliment with these bold prints. Keep the shoes and accessories neutral or…
Eko-Lab and Ekovaruhuset Show
An interview with Melissa Kirgan, ecofashion designer, who dyed her organic “Deep Waters” dress with Indigo, an excellent rotational crop for increasing soil fertility that contains no chemicals or toxic metals and Cochineal, the referenced beetles, which produce a totally natural red dye. The final fashion week event that I…
